Viers is one of the best new artists Get Low has stumbled across in months. His productions float from bass music to house to future garage and as we've said before, Viers' productions are drenched with a sheen of understated cool and a clipped professionalism.
His new track 'Werk' gets busy with the wonky sub-bass and click clack of percussion.
Viers - Werk by VIERS
Whilst '2k8' goes in on Old School Garage flavours from back in the day.
Viers - 2k8 by VIERS
We're thrilled to present a brand spanking exclusive mix from Viers for Get Low.
You can download the mix from Soundcloud too.
Not only that, he's even spared the time to answer our itching questions! Fresh.
What's up? What are you doing right this second?
Other than doing this, I'm having a mint tea and listening over a new EP to see if it is finalised.
How would you describe your sound?
I'd say it has mixed elements, mostly ties in with the "Future Garage" movement, but it has definitely house-y and juke-esque elements.
Viers - Obsolete by VIERS
Do you feel you've reached your signature sound yet, something definably 'Viers'?
I'm still spreading my wings, I think right this moment its all about the 808 bass and the rhythmic pulse, but I'm sure I'll evolve more in the future. I think even if my sound seems to drastically change there will still be some elements from the music I'm making now. Guessing that is what "Viers" is.
What artists do you feel influence your music within electronic music?
Oof! Too many to name individually. I'd say right now people like Addison Groove, Pearson Sound, Modeselektor, Jamie Grind, Metronomy, The Black Ghosts and Jitset.
The recent revival of great Grime music from the likes of the Butterz crew has really caught my attention. But also the likes of Kraftwerk who are probably one of the biggest inspirations and influence, even so I try not to let all these artists sway how I make my music (try!).
Viers - Kaiser by VIERS
You seem pretty versatile. 'Werk' has got some serious footwork elements, 'Spasm' is decidedly Funky, and you're dabbling with some future garage bits too. Do you have to get into a different frame of mind when producing different genres or is it all "bass music" to you? Target, the 1Xtra presenter from that radio interview calls you a Dubstep producer! Surely not?
I think "Dubstep" has become more than the original kick on 1 and snare on 3 with a bit of sub bass, it's a defining moment so it seems strange it has almost become a "dirty word". Most if not all of my music hold elements of "Dubstep" in it, without being overly obvious. I'm sure you could pick a few influences in my tracks like "Night". To cut it short, I'd say that the "Future Garage" sound is a mash of Dubstep,
Viers - Sophia by VIERS
Any artists or DJs you've seen live or in the club that made a serious impression on you?
Well recently I went to see Ben UFO and Four Tet, probably the most amazing mixing I have ever seen, especially for full vinyl DJs. Before I went to see them I said that I didn't like DJing, they changed my opinion quite fast!
Free download of 'Rihanna - Who's that Chick (Viers remix) - 320!
Describe to me your production process. Do you lock yourself in your room without distraction, hop on lots of different ideas, or do you antagonise laboriously over each track? Do you work isolated late into the night or is it quite a breezy affair. Elaborate.
As sad as it sounds I'm quite an isolated person anyway, I tend to stick in my room till about 12pm-4am with lights off speakers on. In my production process I think the lack of light helps you hear, if I'm in a fully lit room I feel like I'm in the wrong environment to listen to most of my tunes. I don't use really any hardware and most of my music is trial and error, I rarely sit down and think "oh I want to make this kind of track in this kind of genre", I start with something small and let it grow in front of me.
What other up and coming artists would you tip for us to check out?
Geez haha, too many once again? Crimson from Canada is being too sick recently, vibing on ol'skool Dubstep and ambient 2-step, gets better with ever production! Also the likes of Eclectic, iO and Tanka.
Viers - Dust Of The Record by VIERS
Who'd you love to collaborate on a track with?
I've been wanting to do with Crimson for a long time, but if this is anyone in the world I'd have to say a draw betwen metronomy, Jitset and The Black Ghosts.
You've recently had a release out on L2S Recordings, congratulations! They've got to be the premier Future Garage label.
Thanks! Whistla is debatably the first person to coin the phrase "Future Garage", it is quite an honour! I don't think there are that many "dedicated" Future Garage label's, making L2S very important to developing the scene. Apart from that working with garage legend Duncan Powell was quite an experience, love his remix, takes takes a very nice twist on the original.
Your Spacial Mix 002 for us is sick. Is that the kind of thing we could expect from a live DJ set from you in the club?
I'd say its as good and expection people are going to get for a while, I won't be playing out until probably late next year when I get everything sorted!
I'm trying to put together a "live" set, it will be done on my laptop but I might intergrate my vinyl into it somehow, I want to make the DJ set more original I suppose. Also I wouldn't want to bore the crowd with "Future Garage" all night, I'd throw in a few ol'skool bits.
Viers - Grrl by VIERS
What future releases or developments from Viers can we look forward to?
I'm working on a 8 track EP for Waaga Records, also Sophia is due out on Subdepth at some point in time... can't be very specific because I don't know much!
A live set will be coming soon, I'll try to get round the UK at some point in time but everything is a bit up in the air at the moment, can't say much haha!
You can buy Viers' latest release 'NIGHT' on L2S Recordings today at Juno Download.
Viers - Night/Night (Duncan Powell Remix) [L2S Recordings Out 10th October] by VIERS
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